gun control

New York has become the first state to dramatically stiffen its gun laws after last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

President Barack Obama is tackling the issue of gun violence by weighing 19 steps that could be taken through executive action alone, congressional officials say.

President Barack Obama demanded on Monday that lawmakers raise the nation's $16.4 trillion federal debt limit quickly, warning that "Social Security benefits and veterans' checks will be delayed" if they don't and cautioning Republicans not to insist on concessions in exchange.

Several New Jersey mayors concerned about the illegal gun trade are urging federal lawmakers to pass new "sensible" restrictions on gun ownership.

The Newtown tragedy and last week's school shooting in California have brought the issue of gun violence back into the national spotlight. Vice President Joe Biden is expected to deliver new gun law policy proposals to President Barack Obama tomorrow. New Jersey voters are clearly united behind the belief that more needs to be done to keep people safe. That's the clear finding in a new Fairleigh D

The National Rifle Association president says Congress is not likely to pass a new ban on assault weapons.

Vice President Joe Biden says he hopes to deliver recommendations to President Barack Obama next week on ways to prevent incidents like the Connecticut school shootings.

Vice President Joe Biden is reaching out to the video game industry as the White House seeks to assemble proposals to combat gun violence in response to last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

In response to the deadly Connecticut school shooting in Newtown, and other recent tragedies, legislation introduced this week is meant to ensure the mental stability of anyone authorized to purchase a firearm in the Garden State.

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) met with Vice President Joe Biden today at the White House to discuss gun issues.